Try lubricating rubber with KY Jelly ( Yes that stuff) it is very slippery and drys non slippery on rubber parts
Joe Curto 718-762-7878
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From: CLIVE SHERRIFF
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To: Neil Nelson nwnel@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sat, Jul 21, 2018 9:08 am
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Can't get grommet to fit
I've come across this once or twice and have solved it by using a length of triangular section rubber or neoprene, cutting it to size and joining the ends with a suitable adhesive for the material. Had no subsequent problems.
Clive Oxford ,UK
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On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 11:47 PM, Neil Nelson
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[u][/u] Okay, I give up. How do you get the large grommet that separates the two halves of the air manifold to fit? On my car the two halves are right snug together when bolted up to the carbs and there is not way I can fit the grommet between them and still fasten the manifold to the carbs. I have pushed, pulled, grunted and griped but the thickness of the grommet will not allow it to go between the halves and have the bolts come anywhere near matching the holes in the carbs. So, is it permissible to cut the grommet in half and then secure it with the clamp? Seems to me to be the only solution. Trying to thin down the grommet on the inside while keeping it cut even looks to be pretty difficult.. This is a replacement air manifold not from this car but still OEM part and new grommet. Any ideas out there? Neil Nelson TC 4161 Fleming Island, Fl USA
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